Keepers are being overlooked for Ballon d'Or award, says Courtois

NOT PLEASED: Real Madrid's goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois speaks after winning the Yashin Award during the 66th Ballon d'Or ceremony. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)

Thibaut Courtois was named man of the match in last season's Champions League final, but the Belgian goalkeeper came seventh in the Ballon d'Or rankings on Monday, which drew frustration at how the trophy for the world's best player is awarded.

Courtois, whose brilliant saves helped Real keep Liverpool at bay before Vinicius Junior scored the only goal in Paris in May, collected the Lev Yashin trophy for best keeper but it felt too little.